Cumberland’s CF Storehouse Saw Slight Rise In Shelter Needs
Cumberland County’s CF Storehouse saw a slight increase last week in the number of residents seeking shelter from the cold and snow. The CF Storehouse provides meals, clothing, food and assistance for the homeless and others in need in the Upper Cumberland. Community Outreach Director Tommy Ritter said the Storehouse is normally only open during […]
Snow And Ice Melt Helping Soil Recover From 2023 Drought
Putnam County UT Agriculture Extension Agent Wayne Key said the melting snow and ice will help the soil recover from last year’s drought. As 2023 came to a close the Upper Cumberland and over half the state stood in a severe drought. Key said with the snow and ice melting, the soil can get back […]
Cookeville Accepting Committee Applications For Alcohol At Events
Cookeville currently taking applications for a committee to sort through the details of potentially allowing alcohol sales at events on city property. City Council passed a new ordinance outlawing the events earlier this month. Cookeville City Council Member Chad Gilbert said those events became unmanageable. He said he hopes to see this committee efficiently formulate […]
Vol State To Offer A Phlebotomy Class In Celina
A Vol State-sponsored phlebotomy class is a go in Celina. Vice President for Economic Development and Regional Centers Nick Bishop said this opens the door for Vol State to continue working with Celina. “We really appreciate our friends and partners there with the city of Celina,” Bishop said. “They’re trying to do the best they […]
Overton Fair Receives First Runner-Up In State Fair Competition
The Overton County Agricultural Fair received first runner-up honors from the Tennessee Association Of Fairs among small fairs. Secretary Bob Matthews said the competition judges fairs on appearance, events offered, cleanliness, and the improvements each fair makes throughout the year. Matthews said the award will encourage people in the county to take more pride in […]
Putnam Schools Avoided Major Maintenance Issues During Freeze
Putnam County Schools avoided major plumbing and electrical issues during the cold and ice by being proactive. Communications and Marketing Supervisor Buddy Pearson said coils burning out in an electrical unit at Cookeville High School and a sprinkler malfunction at Avery Trace Middle School have been the only issues over the break. He said the […]
Jackson School Board Applies For Electric Bus Grant
The Jackson County Board of Education will apply for the system’s first electric bus through a new grant. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the application would essentially enter them into a lottery for the grant. “We’re going to put our name in the hat and we may not even get picked,” Hardy said. “But […]
Jackson School Board Passes Resolution Against Vouchers
The Jackson County Board of Education approved a resolution during its Monday meeting opposing Governor Bill Lee’s proposed Education Freedom Scholarship Act. The so-called Vouchers Bill would provide public tax money for up to 20,000 children statewide to pursue private schooling. Chairman Mark Brown said the act would have a negative effect on everyone in […]
Fentress Commissioners Approve New County Road List
The Fentress County Highway Department presented an updated county road list to Commissioners Monday night. Road Superintendent Ryan Reed said the list includes 714 roads with a total of 570 miles. “If you notice, that’s considerably lesser amount of miles than last year,” Reed said. “But we’ve done a major overhaul on our road list. […]
Jackson Purchases New Backhoe To Replace Totaled One
The Jackson County Commission Monday night approved the purchase of a new backhoe to replace one that was totaled. Road Superintendent Daniel Garrison said the old backhoe declared a total loss because of an accident. Garrison said the lowest bid he received for a replacement of the same horsepower would cost just over $132,000. “Went […]
